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Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013)

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct in terms of Section 19(1) of the Geomatics Profession Act 19, 2013

Chapter II : Quality and Intergrity

5. Appointments, fees and payment for geomatics profession work

 

(1) Members and geomatics practices shall ensure that all appointments for geomatics profession work include—
(a) the fee or fee estimate or rate for the work;
(b) the deliverable products or services;
(c) the estimated delivery date or estimated time to completion;
(d) the specification for the work; and
(e) any direct costs or expenses which occur or be reasonably assumed to occur and which are to be paid for by the client,

provided that a where a client waives the requirement for any of the items in sections (a) to (e) these need not be provided.

 

(2) Members and geomatics practices will charge reasonable fees for services rendered.

 

(3) In the absence of fees having been agreed between a member or geomatics practice and the client prior to commencement of the client's instruction, members and geomatics practices may not charge more than the fee permitted by a recommended tariff published in terms of the Act.

 

(4) Members and geomatics practices may not accept appointment for geomatics profession work conditional upon the payment of a deposit or any other form of payment, by the client, prior to commencement of such work;

 

(5) Members and geomatics practices may not demand or accept payment for geomatics profession work prior to completion of the work; provided that this rule will not be interpreted to prohibit progress or staged or phased payment for work by prior agreement between the member or practice and the client.